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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2015
MQ Development Partners buys spec Waters Avenue retail site

Dallas-based MQ Development Partners purchased a 16.06-acre vacant parcel west of North Himes Avenue for $3.78 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 22, 2025
Tampa heavy equipment rental property part of $67M portfolio deal

The national real estate investment firm Alterra IOS bought a 12-property portfolio totaling more than 43 acres and 165,000 square feet of warehouse space.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2011
Developer takes new role, but not giving up

John Simon, lead developer behind a highly anticipated project in downtown Sarasota stalled by the recession, is about to add a new wrinkle to his pursuit: A lot more time on an airplane.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2021
Construction begins on $30M senior center

New home for the Naples Senior Center could be open by the end of 2022.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2019
Medical device maker gets warm welcome to neighborhood

TouchPoint Medical, a subsidiary of Concordville, Pa.-based TouchPoint Inc. that makes equipment carts and mounts for high-tech medical devices, broke ground Feb. 6 on what will be a $30 million, 142,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in The Preserve,

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 5, 2024
Tesla set to open Sarasota store by end of April, employ 50 people

The electric vehicle manufacturer has built a 55,000-square-foot showroom and service center at University Town Center just off I-75.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 21, 2024
Sarasota County leader among top 50 economic developers of 2024

Erin Silk, president and CEO of the Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County, will be honored at an event later this year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • July 20, 2023
Polaris executive named to succeed Sarasota manufacturer's CFO

Tricia Fulton has been with Helios Technologies for 26 years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2019
New restaurant brings island flavors to area

WEPA! Cocina de Puerto Rico has planned a grand opening celebration for April 26 that will see a portion of the new St. Petersburg, Florida, restaurant’s proceeds donated to PRxPR, a nonprofit organization that supports efforts for hurricane recovery effo

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 21, 2020
Take a vow: Marketing exec officiates at weddings as a side hustle

St. Petersburg marketing campaign manager George Smetzer has been officiating weddings as a side hustle since 2014.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2009
Sun still shines

No matter the economy, Realtors need a presence onthe Web because that's where most buyers begin their search for property. CyberSunshine sticks to the top firms.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2017
Keep on keeping on

Regional economic development organizations are going to become more important than ever.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2013
Prospecting? Pinellas wants you

Pinellas County is making it easier for entrepreneurs and businesses to relocate to a new building or site in the county with the launch of a new commercial real estate database.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 2, 2011
Sarasota planning board approves Goodwill Superstore

Goodwill Industries-Manasota Inc. is one step closer to developing a new Goodwill Superstore on the North Trail in Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2012
Lennar buying 227 lots in Fiddler's Creek community

Fiddler's Creek LLC has agreed to sell 227 single-family and coach home sites in Fiddler's Creek to Lennar Corp.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2020
Pharmacy giant to open additional COVID-19 test sites in region

CVS Health will offer COVID-19 testing in Largo, Lutz and Tarpon Springs.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2017
National builder buys up Manatee home sites

Columbus, Ohio-based M/I Homes opened a Sarasota-Manatee division last year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2006
Corporate Report

Progress Energy chooses site for plant Walter Industries finishes spin-off of Mueller Water ProductsSherman named president, CEO of Bank of Florida-SouthwestMid-Atlantic Restaurants LLC borrowing from GE CapitalNew Outback president coming from Mexican Restaurants chainHealth Integrated pairs with Horizon Blue Cross Blue ShieldValleyCrest buys St. Pete landscape firm

  • Industries
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 17, 2006
Follow the Roads

If you want a good indicator of where to invest for future growth, a good place to start is with the state's road-building plans. If you build them, they will come.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2016
Site selector: Sarasota made 'big mistake'

Sarasota County Commissioners voted 4-1 to turn down Project Mulligan.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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